Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Scenic Rim, Southern Downs and Lockyer Valley Council Areas.

Issued at 7:46 pm Friday, 19 September 2025.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:40 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce large hailstones and damaging winds was detected near Cunninghams Gap. This thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect Moogerah and the area south of Cunninghams Gap by 8:10 pm and Maroon Dam, Moogerah Dam and Aratula by 8:40 pm.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.